Static Application Security Testing (SAST) is static code analysis focused on security vulnerabilities. It examines your source code without executing it to find weaknesses that could lead to security issues such as injection flaws, cross-site scripting, or hard-coded secrets.

What makes a SAST tool great?

The best SAST tool finds real vulnerabilities with minimal noise and fits into your development workflow. Key factors include broad language support, CI/CD integration, scan speed, and low false-positive rates. SecureSlate's SAST is built with those developer-friendly goals in mind, with findings tied to your compliance program.

Which other security testing should be used in addition to SAST?

SAST is one layer of application security. Pair it with Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) to find runtime vulnerabilities, Software Composition Analysis (SCA) to scan third-party dependencies, and secrets scanners for exposed credentials. Many teams also add container image scanning and cloud posture management. No single scanner catches everything.

What are the differences between SAST, DAST, SCA, and IAST?

SAST analyzes source code without running it. DAST tests the live application from the outside, like a black-box attack. SCA scans open-source libraries and dependencies for known vulnerabilities without examining your code logic. IAST instruments a running application to find vulnerabilities from the inside in real time. Together, they provide defense-in-depth coverage.

What are some SAST vulnerability examples?

SAST tools typically catch SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), buffer overflows, command or path injection, insecure deserialization, and hard-coded secrets or credentials. Essentially, if it's a code-level security flaw of the kind found in the OWASP Top 10, a SAST scan can flag it.

What languages does SecureSlate SAST support?

SecureSlate SAST supports all major programming languages out of the box, including JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, C#/.NET, C/C++, PHP, Ruby, Go, Kotlin, Swift, Rust, and many others. It also scans IaC files and exposed secrets across your repositories.

How does SecureSlate SAST reduce false positives?

SecureSlate focuses on real security issues and filters out noise. It uses fine-tuned rules and reachability analysis to weed out non-security alerts and unreachable vulnerabilities. The result: high-confidence findings rather than a flood of pointless alerts that slow down development.

Does SecureSlate SAST support CI/CD integration?

Yes. SecureSlate SAST integrates with popular CI/CD systems including GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, CircleCI, and Azure DevOps. Your code is automatically scanned on each commit or pull request, catching vulnerabilities early without disrupting your DevOps workflow.

Can SecureSlate SAST help fix vulnerabilities?

Yes. SecureSlate provides fix suggestions with confidence levels for common vulnerability patterns, and our compliance team helps prioritize and remediate critical findings. Findings map to your SOC 2 and ISO 27001 controls with tracked remediation tasks and audit-ready evidence.

How does SecureSlate SAST relate to compliance audits?

Secure development is a core requirement in SOC 2 (CC8.1), ISO 27001, and HIPAA. SecureSlate connects SAST findings to your compliance framework, so code vulnerabilities become tracked remediation tasks with evidence for auditors, not orphaned security tickets.

Static Application Security Testing

Advanced SAST, built for developers

SecureSlate finds real security issues in your code, then helps you fix them via inline PR comments, CI/CD checks, and expert-led remediation mapped to your compliance controls.

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Features

SAST should be focused, fast, and easy.

Low-noise scanning, developer workflow integration, and compliance-mapped remediation so code vulnerabilities don't become audit failures or production incidents.

Testimonials

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From companies we've supported.

HIPAA isn’t something you do once. SecureSlate connected our tools, owners, and evidence so we can prove our program without the constant scramble, and we get 50+ hours a week back.

Edward CEO at HealthHaven

We always knew the next step. SecureSlate made ISO 27001 feel manageable for a non-security team, and we reclaimed 200+ hours while getting audit-ready in under seven weeks.

Catherine Director at Quality Early Years

One dashboard for the whole ISO 27001 process. It’s intuitive, saves time, and brought everything together so we could certify without slowing operations.

Tristan CEO at Senbee A/S

We needed GDPR to scale across Europe without burning the product team. SecureSlate cut compliance turnaround from days to hours, and privacy stopped blocking deals.

Johnathon Founder at Muse

What used to take weeks now takes days. Automated workflows and real-time tracking eliminated the manual overhead. We always know our compliance status.

Sarah Director of Security at Shortwave

We needed compliance that scaled with us. SecureSlate cut compliance costs while improving audit readiness. The ROI showed up immediately.

Michael CTO at Echonet

Why SecureSlate

Code security that supports compliance

Standalone SAST tools find problems but leave you to fix them alone. SecureSlate connects static code analysis to your compliance program with expert guidance and audit-ready evidence.

SAST + Compliance in One Platform

Unlike standalone SAST tools, SecureSlate connects code security findings to your SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA compliance program, so vulnerabilities become tracked remediation tasks with audit-ready evidence.

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Expert-Led Remediation Guidance

Our compliance team helps you prioritize and fix critical code vulnerabilities, not just flag them. Get clear remediation steps aligned to your frameworks, with expert oversight throughout.

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Fixed Pricing, No Per-Seat Fees

Static code analysis is included in your SecureSlate engagement. No separate SAST subscription, no per-developer charges, and no surprise costs as your engineering team grows.

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FAQs

SAST questions answered.

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Connect your repositories and start scanning for vulnerabilities in minutes. Our team will help you prioritize fixes and stay audit-ready.

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Advanced SAST, built for developers

SAST should be focused, fast, and easy.

Static Analysis, Without the Noise

Guided Remediation & Fix Suggestions

Secure Every Pull Request

Catch Issues Before They Reach a PR

Custom Rules for Custom Risks

Context-Aware Severity Scoring

All Major Languages & Version Control

Mapped to SOC 2 & ISO 27001 Controls